Privacy Policy for MedicalSway
Health Privacy & Confidentiality Statement
At MedicalSway, we understand the significance of safeguarding the confidentiality of medical and health-related information, along with other personal data. We are dedicated to protecting it in accordance with applicable legal requirements. This statement delineates how we collect, utilize, and disclose your personal health and other information, as well as our policies and practices for ensuring the privacy and security of your data.
We encourage you to review this policy thoroughly and check back periodically for updates. You can determine when this policy was last modified by referring to the date at the bottom of this page. By utilizing our services and browsing our website, you acknowledge and consent to the terms of this policy.
Personally Identifiable Information
MedicalsWay collects information directly from you on our website, through oral communication, or via offline forms to cater to your medical tourism needs. With your express, written permission or authorization, we may also obtain information from third parties such as your healthcare provider or physician.
All health information identifying you is classified as “personally identifiable information” and is shared with our network of medical clinics and hospitals solely to provide you with a comprehensive medical tourism solution. Your personally identifiable information will be utilized only as necessary to fulfill the services you request or as otherwise mandated by law.
We do not assess the information you provide nor provide advice based on it.
We have implemented reasonable precautions to ensure that your personally identifiable information is securely retained and protected against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
We employ Secure Socket Layer (SSL) 128-bit encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems to safeguard your data. Access to your personally identifiable information is limited to authorized employees who may use it solely for authorized business purposes.
Despite our efforts, no security system is entirely impervious. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of our database, nor can we guarantee that the personally identifiable information you supply won’t be intercepted while being transmitted to us over the Internet.
We will not sell or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to another party for any purpose other than to provide the services you request.
In the event that assets relating to our site are sold or transferred to another party, your personally identifiable information may be transferred to this acquiring entity.
Finally, we may disclose your personally identifiable information to third parties if required to comply with law (including in response to court orders and subpoenas).
Non Personally-Identifiable Information
If you engage in browsing our website, conducting searches, reading pages, or downloading information without submitting personal data, we will automatically gather and store certain non-personally identifiable information about your visit.
This information may include your IP address, domain name, browser type, pages visited on our site, and the address of the website visited immediately prior to ours.
We use non-personally identifiable information to enhance the usability of our site, understand visitor demographics and preferences, and optimize user experience.
Cookies and Session Data
We may utilize session cookies to enhance user experience. Session cookies expire when users leave a website and retain information only during the session or for the purpose of completing a particular online transaction. They do not have the capability to track users over time and across different websites.
Linked Sites
Our website may contain links to other websites (“linked sites”). We do not endorse the products or services offered by linked sites and disclaim all responsibility and liability associated with your use of them. We recommend reviewing the privacy statements posted on linked sites to understand their policies regarding personal information.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect, store, or disclose information about children under the age of 18 without parental consent. If we receive information from a child known to be under the age of 18, we will use it only to inform the child that parental consent is required.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Health Privacy and Confidentiality Statement or our practices, please contact us at [email protected]
Last Updated: [01.05.2024]
This policy is adapted from the Health Privacy & Confidentiality Statement provided by MedicalsWay to fit the context of MedicalsWay. Be sure to review and adjust the details as necessary to accurately reflect your website’s practices and policies.
Writing a privacy policy for a website in the medical tourism industry requires careful attention to detail and adherence to regulations such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) if you’re dealing with patients’ personal and medical information. Here’s a basic outline to get you started:
Privacy Policy for MedicalsWay
This Privacy Policy describes how MedicalsWay collects, uses, and shares personal information when you use our website or services. By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as name, contact information, medical history, and other information necessary for facilitating medical tourism services.
- Medical Information: In order to provide medical tourism services, we may collect medical information such as medical records, diagnoses, treatment plans, and other relevant health information,etc.
- Payment Information: We may collect payment information such as credit card details or other financial information necessary for processing payments for our services.
- Usage Information: We may collect information about how you use our website and services, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and other usage data.
How We Use Your Information
- Facilitating Medical Tourism Services: We use the information we collect to facilitate medical tourism services, including connecting patients with clinics and healthcare providers, scheduling appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements.
- Improving Our Services: We may use the information we collect to improve our website and services, personalize your experience, and provide better customer service.
- Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you about your inquiries, appointments, and other relevant information related to our services.
- Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously and employ reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information with third-party service providers, clinics, healthcare providers, and other partners as necessary to provide our services. We may also disclose your information in response to legal requests or to comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to restrict or object to certain processing of your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
Contact Clinic
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected]
